Marie Alcock - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on the influence of Chip Stevens, who worked at the student center during their college years. Although not a teacher, Chip helped by proofreading papers, marking areas for improvement, and providing personalized feedback. This support not only enhanced the speaker's writing skills but also encouraged them to manage their time effectively and avoid procrastination.

Who was Chip Stevens in relation to the speaker?

• A fellow student

• A student center worker

• A family member

• A classroom teacher

What unique method did Chip Stevens use to help the speaker improve their writing?

• He provided a checklist

• He rewrote the papers

• He gave oral feedback only

• He marked lines needing changes with a dash

How did Chip Stevens' feedback sessions benefit the speaker?

• They were only about grammar

• They were conducted in groups

• They were personalized and detailed

• They were brief and general

What habit did Chip Stevens help the speaker develop?

• Writing papers at the last minute

• Procrastinating on assignments

• Ignoring deadlines

• Completing work ahead of time

What was the speaker's feeling after Chip Stevens reviewed their work?

• Indifferent

• More confident

• Confused

• Disappointed